Contra-rotating propellers

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Contra-rotating propellers on a Rolls-Royce–Griffon–powered P-51 unlimited racer

Aircraft equipped with contra-rotating propellers, also referred to as coaxial contra-rotating propellers, apply the maximum power of usually a single piston or turboprop engine to drive two propellers in contra-rotation (rotation about the same axis in opposite directions). Two propellers are arranged one behind the other, and power is transferred from the engine via a planetary gear or spur gear transmission. Contra-rotating propellers should not be confused with counter-rotating propellers—airscrews on different engines turning opposite directions.

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Two Propellers in Tandem Turning in Opposite Ways ...
Two Propellers in Tandem Turning in Opposite Ways Give Warplane New Speed
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Aircraft.co.za - The Complete Aviation Reference
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Luftfahrtmuseum.com - Further information and pictures of contra rotators for the Fairey Gannet and Shackleton
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